Okay, What are the Pro's and Con's?, Coupe and Hatchbacks Options

[No0bOne]

Are there more HB' owners than Coupe or Convertable owners?

Anyways, what are the pro's and con's of coupes and hatchbacks people?

I look sad huh? NOT!

[Coomer]

Hatchback
- Better acoustics for subwoofers(no rear deck to block bass and rattle)
- More cargo room(and easier access to it)
- More support from body kit manufacturers(rear bumpers on most kits only fit the hatch)

Coupe
- Lighter
- Structurally stiffer(rear deck acts like a rear strut brace would in a hatch)

I won't mention the looks issue, because that's an opinion-based thing, though it seems like the majority of people like the looks of the hatchback a lot more.

[Mage]

Neverstop's AWD conversion (if possible) would only be possible on a hatchback (from my understanding, unless there are coupe GT-4s...I may be totally wrong and hatchback/coupe may be irrelevent though).

[BlackBeauty]

Actually, I've never spotted the differences between Celica HB and Coupe.
Anybody got a picture of both for comparison?

(I look sadder, huh? )

[BillyBob]

coupe and hb/lb have diff tail lights. coupe's back windshield isn't connected to trunk. hb/lb is. hb/lb also have rear windshield wipers.

[Coomer]

Hatch


Coupe


Hope this helps.

[1_Winged_Angel]

coomer, I thought hatches were lighter. Anyway, a con for coupes is that the trunk opener sucks

Edit: Coomer, whos hatch is that? it has the same rims as mine!

???

This post has been edited by 1_Winged_Angel: Jan 20, 2003 - 2:16 PM

[95STCelica]

i love my hatch

[RedWuken]

Convertables have a whole new set of problems, like the motors for the side/back windows and the pricey motor for the top that wont work for more than a few years. Also in a convertable the trunk is big, but the opening isn't, so its harder to put subs back there. Along the lines of subs, a convertable has so much room between the trunk and actuall seating area that you gotta take out the back seats and put the subs back there. And finally the convertable is a convertable, so the insurance is a bitch.
-Red Wuken

[GTS_Bun]

Being a hatch is one of the main reason why I love my celica: Looks great & lots of cargo space.

[bonzaisushi]

WORD!!!! hatches rule, i like the tailights better ne way. when i look at e-bay for are celicas all i see are convertables and coupes rarely hatches

[Cody]

Heh, I'm probably the only one that disagrees on the talilight thing...I like the couple tail lights much better.

[Guest_Matthew_*]

QUOTE (1_Winged_Angel @ Jan 20 2003, 11:43 AM)

coomer, I thought hatches were lighter. Anyway, a con for coupes is that the trunk opener sucks Edit: Coomer, whos hatch is that? it has the same rims as mine! ???

I bet those things are expensive

Matt

[rlan214]

both hatch and coupes rear tail light looks good in their own way but coupe still is lighter than hatch tho

[Guest_Matthew_*]

They are not that much lighter are they?

[aznxrussel]

im with MrCodyFantastic on this one, i like coupe lights better although i think the side view of a hatch looks better than a coupe